I think Gronk is so important to this O because of his ability to convert 3rd downs, especially those 3rd and 10s even if he catches the ball after 4-5 yards. The problem is that in 3rd and long Brady doesn't have much time and Gronk has to pinball his way through the LBs to get that 1st down.

With a better running game he'll get a lot more 3rd and 5s and can convert those all day by catching it and falling forward, avoiding those big hits in close quarters with bodies flying around to stay upright. Never mind that TFBs one of the greatest play action passers ever and Gronk can exploit that seam up the middle and rumble into the end zone untouched, Boom! Are 20 Gronk spikes out of the question if he stays healthy? I could see it happening this season.

I think Gronk is so important to this O because of his ability to convert 3rd downs, especially those 3rd and 10s even if he catches the ball after 4-5 yards. The problem is that in 3rd and long Brady doesn't have much time and Gronk has to pinball his way through the LBs to get that 1st down.

With a better running game he'll get a lot more 3rd and 5s and can convert those all day by catching it and falling forward, avoiding those big hits in close quarters with bodies flying around to stay upright. Never mind that TFBs one of the greatest play action passers ever and Gronk can exploit that seam up the middle and rumble into the end zone untouched, Boom! Are 20 Gronk spikes out of the question if he stays healthy? I could see it happening this season.

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Plus he is probably the most dangerous red zone threat in the league, as he allows smaller quicker guys like ww, hernandez, edelman, amendola etc to geto1 on 1 looks in the end zone, and Brady is about as good as it gets at hitting those guys in the hands.